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BG05 UCV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,569 mi
Last recorded207,569 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UCV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 207,569 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 201,150 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 193,826 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 193,826 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 187,189 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

rear brakes require cleaning

Fail 14 Aug 2013 187,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

rear brakes require cleaning

Pass 3 Sep 2012 174,297 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 174,297 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 155,070 miles

BOTH front tyres scrubbed on inner shoulder

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside registration bulb holder cover missing

Fail 23 Aug 2011 155,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH front tyres scrubbed on inner shoulder

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside registration bulb holder cover missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 141,241 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 122,197 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 122,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 107,424 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 May 2008 107,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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BG05 UCV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 UCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG05 UCV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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